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NOTE: The public distancing required amid the spread of the COVID-19 virus has had an impact on many 2020 events. Please take a close look at the event information for the most up-to-date details.
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Saturday, May 30, 2020
Winston-Salem, NC – VIRTUAL Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
Quarry Park
1790 Quarry Rd
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Sunday, June 14, 2020
Get Your Rear in Gear – Quarantine Edition
Fun, Free, Virtual Event any day between now and June 14.
DETAILS: Inside or outside, wherever you get your rear in gear! You can run, walk, hike, ride, dance, garden, bake. Do whatever moves you, and do it for at least 64 minutes to represent the 64 percent of people who survive a colon cancer diagnosis.
Share how YOU Get Your Rear in Gear on any social platform using #GYRIGMyWay.
On May 30, meet us on Facebook for a pep rally and celebration at 11 a.m. ET
Sunday, July 12, 2020
San Francisco Bay Area – VIRTUAL Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
Lake Merced - Sunset Parking Lot
Lake Merced Blvd & Sunset Blvd
Race village is located in the parking lot at the intersection of Lake Merced Blvd and Sunset Blvd.
San Francisco, California 94132
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Philadelphia, PA – 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
Memorial Hall/Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Saturday, August 1, 2020
Fort Worth, TX – 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
Trinity Park, Pavilion 1/Shelter House
Fort Worth Police and Firefighter Memorial
2201-2247 W 7th St
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Saturday, August 1, 2020
Green Bay, WI – VIRTUAL Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
Aurora BayCare Medical Center
2845 Greenbrier Road
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54311
Saturday, August 8, 2020
Chicago, IL – 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
Montrose Harbor
601 W. Montrose Drive
Chicago, IL 60614
Saturday, August 8, 2020
Portland, OR – 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
Mount Tabor City Park
SE Salmon Way & Southeast Park Drive
Portland, Oregon
Sunday, August 9, 2020
Colchester, VT – VIRTUAL Run/Walk
Colchester High School (parking)
2 W Lakeshore Dr Malletts Bay
Colchester, Vermont 05446
Saturday, August 22, 2020
Des Moines, IA – 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
Raccoon River Park
2500 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, Iowa
Saturday, August 22, 2020
Grand Rapids, MI – 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
Millennium Park
1450 Maynard Ave SW
Walker, MI 49534
Saturday, August 29, 2020
Baton Rouge, LA – 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
6400 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Twin Cities, MN – VIRTUAL Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run
Veterans Memorial Park
636 East 66th St
Richfield, Minnesota
Saturday, September 12, 2020
Indianapolis, IN – 5K Run/Walk
Eagle Creek Park Beach
7840 West 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46254
Saturday, September 12, 2020
Columbus, OH – 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
Creekside Plaza
121 Mill St.
Gahanna, OH 43230
Saturday, September 12, 2020
New Hampshire – VIRTUAL Run/Walk & Memory Walk
Gould Hill Farm
656 Gould Hill Rd
Contoocook, New Hampshire
Saturday, September 12, 2020
Little Rock, AR – 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
Burns Park Soccer Fields
North Little Rock, AR 72118
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Seattle, WA – 5K Run/Walk
Redmond Central Connector
Bear Creek Parkway
Redmond, WA 98052
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Reno, NV – 5K Run/Walk
University of Nevada - Reno
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
Sunday, September 27, 2020
Kansas City – 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
Zona Rosa
8640 N Dixson Ave
Kansas City, Missouri
Saturday, October 3, 2020
Boston, MA – 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
DCR Mother's Rest at Carson Beach
24 William J Day Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Milwaukee, WI – 5K Run/Walk
Rotary Performance Pavilion
1190 N 7th St
Wauwatosa, WI 55213
Sunday, October 18, 2020
New York, NY – 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
Riverside Park
105th St & Riverside Dr
Manhattan, NY
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Houston, TX – 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
Baylor College of Medicine, The McNair Campus
7200 Cambridge St.
Houston, TX 77030
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Wichita, KS – VIRTUAL Run/Walk & Fun Run
Farm & Art Market Plaza
Old Town Wichita
Corner of 1st and Mosley
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Orlando, FL – VIRTUAL Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake
3401 S Hiawassee Rd Metro West
Orlando, Florida
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Madison, WI – 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run – CANCELLED
Promega
2800 Woods Hollow Rd
Fitchburg, WI 53711
Due to the expanding concern around COVID-19, we have made the very difficult decision to cancel Get Your Rear in Gear – Madison. We must prioritize the health and safety of our patients, survivors, caregivers, sponsors, volunteers, employees, and everyone who helps make this event possible. This decision was made after reviewing the recommendations from the CDC and the uncertainty moving forward. Unfortunately, rescheduling this event is not possible for 2020, but we will be back in 2021!
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Asheville, NC – 5K Run/Walk – Postponed, date TBD
Carrier Park Velodrome
220 Amboy Rd.
Asheville, North Carolina
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Tulsa, OK – 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run, Postponed, date TBD
Guthrie Green
111 E Mathew B. Brady St
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Charlotte, NC – 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run – CANCELLED
Independence Park
Charlotte, NC
Given the growing concerns around COVID-19, we have made the very difficult decision to cancel Get Your Rear in Gear – Charlotte. We must prioritize the health and safety of our patients, survivors, caregivers, sponsors, volunteers, employees, and everyone who helps make this event possible. This decision was made after careful consideration of the recommendations surrounding large scale gatherings, and in consultation with the local event committee and health care professionals. We are committed to returning in 2021. Look for that date to be announced soon!
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Raleigh, NC – 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
WakeMed Soccer Park
201 Soccer Park Dr
Cary, NC
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Savannah, GA – 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
225 Candler Dr
Savannah, GA US 31405
Get Your Rear in Gear - Savannah is a licensed event. This event is produced by the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion
Sunday, March 1, 2020
San Antonio, TX – 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
Morgan's Wonderland
5223 David Edwards Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78233
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Austin, TX – 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run
Camp Mabry (Texas National Guard)
2210 W 35th St
Austin, TX 78703
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Tucson, AZ – 5K Run/Walk
Omni Tucson National Resort
2727 W. Club Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85742
This race is part of the Cologuard Classic and planned in partnership with the Tucson Conquistadors.
Start A New Community Event
Join the Coalition and help save lives from colon cancer. Start your own community fundraising event or learn more about bringing a Get Your Rear in Gear® run/walk, Tour de Tush® bike ride to your town. Our volunteers are people just like you. People who want to make a difference and save lives.
Get StartedThe Blue Mile
Celebrate, remember, or honor someone in your life impacted by colorectal cancer. The Blue Mile is a portion of the run/walk or bike route dotted with customized signs in tribute of those we love.
Learn MoreFundraising
Our participants and fundraisers are a big part of our success. The money raised by our participants goes directly into colorectal cancer screening, prevention, and patient support.
FundraisingDownload the Fundraising App
Team captains can recruit team members and manage fundraising. Individuals are able to update their personal story and ask for donations. The App also connects directly to Facebook to create a fundraiser that directly benefits the event towards the personal goal.
Learn MoreVolunteer
The heart of our events are the volunteers. Each event is lead by a local volunteer event director and supported by volunteers who run registration, help set-up the course, and more. Your help is appreciated. Please join us!
Learn MoreSponsor
Our sponsors help ensure success at each event. Join your local event, or become a sponsor at the national level. We want to talk to you!
Learn MoreBe a Virtual Walker or Runner
Already have plans on race day? Not a morning person? No worries, we’ve got the deal for you. Register as a virtual runner or walker, you receive an event t-shirt and a personalized fundraising page to help make a difference.
Learn MoreGet Ready to Race
If you’re ready to train and run, we’re ready to help! We’ve got resources that will help you be your best on race day.
Pre-Race Fitness Bicycle SafetyWeather Policy
Does the weather look dreary? All events are rain or shine, but make the best decision for your family. Read our full weather policy to learn more.
Learn MoreCode of Conduct
We expect all participants, volunteers, staff, sponsors, and vendors will make all people in attendance at a Colon Cancer Coalition event feel welcome and valued.
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